He has 12 points in 10 games.He's still getting use to the smaller ice surfaceWhen you take 7 penalties in one game you almost completely take him out of the game. Even more so because Bylsma refuses to give him any PK time.

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Actually I really think the Pens need to consider getting Boychuk a center who can play with him and finish the opportunities he creates. Malkin has sucked offense out of Boychuk's game. He can't take his passes, can't get it back to him on give and go. Come on GMRS, do something.

guiner wrote:Actually I really think the Pens need to consider getting Boychuk a center who can play with him and finish the opportunities he creates. Malkin has sucked offense out of Boychuk's game. He can't take his passes, can't get it back to him on give and go. Come on GMRS, do something.

guiner wrote:Actually I really think the Pens need to consider getting Boychuk a center who can play with him and finish the opportunities he creates. Malkin has sucked offense out of Boychuk's game. He can't take his passes, can't get it back to him on give and go. Come on GMRS, do something.

I think boychuk should go with sutter. They have the chemistry from Carolina.

guiner wrote:Actually I really think the Pens need to consider getting Boychuk a center who can play with him and finish the opportunities he creates. Malkin has sucked offense out of Boychuk's game. He can't take his passes, can't get it back to him on give and go. Come on GMRS, do something.

guiner wrote:Actually I really think the Pens need to consider getting Boychuk a center who can play with him and finish the opportunities he creates. Malkin has sucked offense out of Boychuk's game. He can't take his passes, can't get it back to him on give and go. Come on GMRS, do something.

guiner wrote:Actually I really think the Pens need to consider getting Boychuk a center who can play with him and finish the opportunities he creates. Malkin has sucked offense out of Boychuk's game. He can't take his passes, can't get it back to him on give and go. Come on GMRS, do something.

Malkin for Kopitar and Brown

I wouldn't do it for quick, kopitar and brown

Well yea, too many goalies would be on this team

Turn around and trade Quick, Kennedy to Toronto for Kessel, Kumelin and 2nd.

He's still putting up the points, but he's certainly not taking over games and dominating the way he was last year. I know it's early but Crosby's gotten into his groove already and Malkin was supposedly "already in game shape" so I was expecting him to be playing at a higher level by this point.

Even though Malkin's been playing all year, he has adjustments to make like everyone else (rink, teammates, etc.) I think he just needs to focus on being more patient and not lose his head during contentious moments in the game or when things don't go his way.

I'll go out on a limb and tell you what's wrong with Malkin...... No Kuntiz

I'm not saying the Kunitz is awesome, but his skillset really complimented Malkin & Neal's game. Factor in the change of ice surface (as previously pointed out) and the frequency of the games, its an adjustment period.